A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3843331 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3845236 epoch_slot_no: 436 block_no: 3843154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1899 time: 2020-03-02 00:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe32fb667762b7c59f95e943ce39f43817c747ed63f3241c1d753b0f98295ea29Block Operator
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